Ontario › Hamilton and Niagara Car repair prices in Hamilton and Niagara What 40 common repairs typically cost in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland at independent shops, chains and dealerships, for a compact SUV before tax. Updated October 2026.
Repair Independent Chain Dealership Brakes Front brake pads and rotors $440 $450 $610 Rear brake pads and rotors $460 $470 $640 Brake pads only, one axle $250 $260 $350 Brake caliper, one $320 $340 $490 Brake fluid flush $140 $150 $190 Maintenance Synthetic oil and filter change $110 $110 $140 Cabin air filter $70 $70 $90 Engine air filter $50 $50 $70 Coolant flush $190 $200 $250 Transmission fluid service $290 $300 $390 Fuel system or injector cleaning $160 $170 $200 Tires and alignment Seasonal tire swap, on rims $70 $80 $100 Mount and balance four tires $170 $180 $220 Four-wheel alignment $140 $150 $190 Maintenance Diagnostic or inspection fee $140 $150 $190 Starting and charging Battery replacement $290 $290 $360 Alternator replacement $620 $630 $920 Starter replacement $550 $570 $830 Engine and cooling Water pump replacement $610 $640 $880 Timing belt and water pump $1,200 $1,240 $1,610 Thermostat replacement $290 $300 $400 Radiator replacement $690 $710 $1,030 Spark plugs, full set $230 $240 $300 Ignition coil, one $160 $170 $230 Serpentine belt $170 $180 $240 Valve cover gasket $280 $290 $380 Engine mount, one $430 $440 $620 Oxygen sensor, one $280 $280 $400 Fuel pump module $790 $810 $1,170 Steering and suspension Wheel bearing or hub, one $450 $470 $660 Front struts, pair $1,020 $1,060 $1,520 Rear shocks, pair $470 $480 $690 Lower control arm, one $440 $450 $650 Outer tie rod end, one $210 $220 $300 Sway bar links, pair $220 $230 $320 CV axle, one $460 $480 $820 Exhaust and A/C Catalytic converter $1,220 $1,240 $2,450 Muffler replacement $420 $440 $690 A/C evacuate and recharge $240 $250 $290 A/C compressor replacement $1,210 $1,260 $1,800
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